The manager F. de Boer looks to inspire Atlanta United win against Philadelphia Union

The visiting Philadelphia Union played their last game only four days ago, a Major League Soccer match.

This stadium uses artificial turf, unlike Philadelphia Union's home stadium. The visitors last nine games on artificial turf have ended in 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses.

It's quite the trip for Philadelphia Union when visiting Atlanta United as the cities are 1200 kilometers apart.

Atlanta United is in the 2nd league table position and will remain there regardless of what happens for the rest of the season. Philadelphia Union have already sealed their fate; they will finish in 3rd place no matter what happens.

Atlanta United form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Jose Picasso Peratta as Atlanta United, who have the most clean sheets (15) in Major League Soccer, have scored 36 goals to get 39 points from 17 games. The overall stats in the Major League Soccer are 12-3-2 (wins-draws-losses). Atlanta United are on a three game winning streak in their home games.

Atlanta United's last game was hosting New England and winning 1-0. Before that, Atlanta United had a home game versus New England which ended with a victory 3-1.

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan did an outstanding job against New England with 6 saves, so vital to securing the victory.

The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Atlanta United matches with similar probabilities have ended with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat (from five games).

Atlanta United can score goals in their home matches. After 17 league matches they have found the net 36 times. Atlanta United have only conceded 14 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Philadelphia Union form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their Major League Soccer travels is 6 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats.

Philadelphia Union are travelling after their nice 4-3 home win in the Major League Soccer against New York RB. The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against New York City.

What a finish in the last match, as Philadelphia Union came back from being down 0-2 and secured all three points through M. Fabian in the 105th minute. A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Philadelphia Union, as mentioned above. 7 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?

Looking at the earlier recent performances of Philadelphia Union when being an outsider away as they are today, we find four matches with the visitors losing 2 times, drawing 1 and winning 1 game.

Philadelphia Union have scored 22 goals on their travels this season, from 17 away games in the league. Philadelphia Union have conceded 31 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Philadelphia Union - Atlanta United 3-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last six meetings): Atlanta United won 3 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Philadelphia Union has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 4 / 2

Top Goalscorers

J. Martínez 27 goals / 3 assists

K. Przybyłko 15 goals / 4 assists

M. Fabián 8 goals / 1 assists

Atlanta United missing players

Philadelphia Union missing players